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LEADER ROLE BEHAVIOR OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN ETHIOPIAhttp://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/4097
Title: LEADER ROLE BEHAVIOR OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN ETHIOPIA
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<br/>Authors: Zenebe, Baraki
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<br/>Abstract: This study was undertaken to assess the level
of effectiveness of senior secondary school principals
in Ethiopia as they predispose their influence over
their staff both in task performance and group
satisfaction (morale) activities. The analysis was
based on the application of Halpin's 'Behavioral'
model.
c A rigorous statistical procedure was employed
on the data derived basically from the perceptual
ratings of the three independent groups that bear a
direct impact on the principa19 leadership role.
the outcome of the data analysis revealed that, fewer
principals were on the 'transitional style' with the
largest proportion emphasizing a consideration behavior
perhaps affecting school effectiveness.
On the whole, the findings showed that factors
significant of school leadership are centered around
student enrollment size, staff motivation, principals'
management training, and the attitudes of the work
groups towards the power of the principal.
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It was thus suggested that to improve the leadership
capacity of principals the present status of schools
with respect to ever increasing enrollement, lower
staff morale, and bottlenecks in finance and facilities
must be tackled adequatel1 before individual principal's
excellence and effectiveness can be realized.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:32:21 GMTPRIMARY EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF PASTORAL NOMADS IN BORENA: ACCESS AND ALTERNATIVEShttp://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/4069
Title: PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF PASTORAL NOMADS IN BORENA: ACCESS AND ALTERNATIVES
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<br/>Authors: TEFERA, CHALLA
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<br/>Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine the current status of school age
children's participation in primary education in the nomadic areas of Borena,
identify the major problems, i.e., school related and out of school factors
(economic, social, cultural and development constraints) and indicate the
alternative strategies that need to be designed by addressing the major issues to
be dealt with by the regional policy makers and educational planners. A
descriptive survey method was employed to gather the necessary data for the
study. Data from the documents was obtained from the annual statistical abstract
of the MaE, OEB and the 1994 Housing and Population Census. Moreover,
questionnaires and structured interviews were administrated to 80 teachers, 516
students and 80 elders. The results of the study showed that school related
factors such as distance from home to school and lack of water in the school
were found to be the common obstacles for increasing access to primary
education. Moreover, weak school-community relationships and absence of
flexible time schedule and calendar were identified as the prominent factors in
hindering students' participation. Furthermore, lack of separate toilet for girls,
and shortage of student textbooks were found to be the other major constraints
for increasing access to primary education.
The results of the study also indicated that socio-economic factors such as the
need for child's labor by parents, mobility of the people, and lack of
understanding of the value of education by parents were identified as the major
obstacles. On the other hand, cultural factors were found to be the main
hindering factors. Besides absence of development programs designed for the
pastoral nomads such as range land development program and extension and package programs were also identified as the major constraints. Moreover,
shortage of marketing services, and shortage of basic services such as education
and health were found to be the main obstacles. Furthermore, sparse settlement
of the people and shortage of road were also identified as the major hindering
problems.
As a result, it is concluded that school related and out of school factors as well as
development constraints are the hindering factors to bring about improved access
to primary education in the pastoral nomadic areas of Borena. On top of this, it is
recommended that the regional state policy makers and planners should give
greater attention to improve the existing situation so that an increase in the
demand for primary education would be improved and an increase in access is
realized.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:27:01 GMTTHE RESOURCES CONTRIBUTION OF LOCAL AND EXTERNAL NGOs IN PRIMARY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN NATIONS, NATIONALITIES AND PEOPLES' REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (SNNPR)http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/4068
Title: THE RESOURCES CONTRIBUTION OF LOCAL AND EXTERNAL NGOs IN PRIMARY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN NATIONS, NATIONALITIES AND PEOPLES' REGIONAL GOVERNMENT (SNNPR)
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<br/>Authors: TAREKEGN, HAILESELASSIE
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<br/>Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate the role of local and external non
governmental organizations (LNGOs and ENGOs) and its resources contribution to the
primary education development projects (PEDPs) in Southern Nations, Nationalities and
Peoples' Regional Government. To conduct this study, a descriptive survey was employed.
For this purpose samples are taken from 3 zones, 7 woredas, and 41 schools. The research
study involved two categories of sample population: NGOs and GOs. Questionnaire survey,
interview, documents, and personal observation were the main instruments used to collect
the data. Data analysis was made by using statistical tools such as percentage, chi-square
and rank order correlation coefficient to identify whether there are differences and
agreements in the judgement of the respondents regarding the various variables on the role
of NGOs in PEDPs.
The results obtained suggested that both the LNGOs and ENGOs are involved in providing
assistance programmes for different developmental projects implemented in the region.
Nevertheless, it was found that there is high concentration of NGOs and their projects on
the previous drought prone areas without analyzing the current problems of the region. The
findings indicated that the majority of the NGOs gave more emphasis to the projects on
capital investment having only limited amount of their projects spent on recurrent
expenditures. Based on the need assessment of the communities, assistance was channeled
through the local government, the NGOs, and through handing over operational projects to
the respective beneficiaries. However, it was found that NGOs could never encouraged the
local community to choose the type of assistance/service they need in terms of their
priorities in their respective areas.
The study further revealed that though efforts have been made in setting up coordinating
committees for organizing the various activities of NGOs in PEDPs, they were entangled
with many difficulties and did not make an effort to bring about close work relationships
among key power actors. It was also found that there is no formal relationships among the
NGOs and never share information regarding their intervention activities. The results
obtained generally indicated that all the problems cited by the findings are closely related to
lack of coordination which the local government has not incorporated NGOs into its
policies and structures; and NGOs on their part are not organized to help the local
government to further collaboration. On the other hand, even though attempts have been
observed to monitor and evaluate educational projects, they were concentrated more on
monitoring physical dimension or evaluation of infrastructure projects and ignore the
sustainability, social dimension, and impact of expenditures. In addition, it was observed
from the study that there are significant differences among the NGOs' project performance
in different target areas of the region. Finally, based on the findings and conclusions,
recommendations were made to address the problem under study.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:24:56 GMTAn Evaluation of the professional program of the Pre-service Primary Teacher Education in Ethiopia. - Beased on the Objectives of The Training Program.http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/4025
Title: An Evaluation of the professional program of the Pre-service Primary Teacher Education in Ethiopia. - Beased on the Objectives of The Training Program.
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<br/>Authors: Mulugeta, Girma
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<br/>Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the
adequacy of the professional training of the pre-service
primary teacher education program vis-a-vis the overall
objectives and specific outcomes of the program. And a
survey was conducted by taking random samples of 410
graduating students and 80 instructors from the TTIs at
Dessie, Gonder, Awassa, and Nazareth. With a response rate
of 75 percent, the data collected were analyse~ by
utilizing appropriate statistical methods from which the
following results were obtained;
Statements of the overall objectives that focus on
the development of prospective teachers' competencies and
their ability to promote "community development" were
regarded as highly relevant and important to the
professional training; and that objective which proposes
!' ideological training was considered as 1east important.
The professional preparation was rated as “more than
adequate" by both groups of respondents, in
the skills of”planning”, “presentation” and “evaluation” of classroom lessons and preparation was rated as “inadequate” in dealing with “classroom management” skills no significant difference was observed between the two groups, except in the area of evalution skills.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:51:18 GMT